Though Starr is considered a leading voice in innovative assessment and grading practices, it didn’t start out that way. Once upon a time, she was a teacher in her classroom on the precipice of making a terrifying change. In this episode, Nat talks with Starr about how her personal growth journey triggered a change in her practices and eventually a major pivot in her career. Learn how Starr learned to let go of control and empower students so you can do the same.
Show Notes:
How doing personal, inner work sparks an openness to change and learning, like it did when Starr chose to transform her assessment and grading practices.
The biggest misconception about assessment is not believing that kids are capable of being assessors on their own behalf; it’s vulnerable to release control.
Cultivating respectful education by seeing people and moving together puts joy back in the job.
When being an innovative teacher puts a target on your back.
Leveraging our skills as teachers allows us to move beyond typical jobs in education to expand our impact.
Surrendering to the energy of the universe to allow our path to unfold and find our people.
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